Skateboarder injured in San Marcos hit-and-run

SAN MARCOS  A 20-year-old man riding a skateboard was critically injured Monday night in a hit-and-run accident, and a suspect was later arrested, the Sheriff’s Department said.

The accident was reported at 5:51 p.m. at Oleander Avenue and Alamitos Way. The victim was struck by a vehicle traveling east on Oleander, said sheriff’s Sgt. Stephanie Guerra. The driver of the vehicle fled.

Residents who heard the collision ran out and found the victim on the road. He was transported to a hospital suffering from serious head injuries, Guerra said.

Several hours later, a man called the sheriff’s communications center to report that he was involved in the collision. Guerra said. Deputies went to his address. In a statement, he admitted that he was driving the vehicle that struck the victim. He was taken into custody on a parole hold unrelated to the crash. His name was not immediately released.

A vehicle found in the backyard of the residence was seized. Damage was consistent with debris found on the road, Guerra said.